Where Perkins residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perkins, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Perkins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perkins
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Perkins
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Perkins runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Perkins adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.5%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Perkins
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Perkins’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Perkins adults…
Perkins runs above MO on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Perkins
No hospital or community health center in Perkins itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Perkins; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Perkins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Perkins adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Perkins adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Perkins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Perkins and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Township | D | 37.9% | 14% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Perkins adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Perkins
Why doesn’t Perkins have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Perkins.
What hospital is closest to Perkins?
Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Perkins’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Perkins?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Trails Medical Center in Advance, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perkins.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.